Rifle · CIP
9.3x62mm Mauser
Premier European dangerous game cartridge.
- Caliber
- 0.3661″ · 9.3 mm
- Introduced
- 1905
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- 7.92x57mm Mauser
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1905
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- Otto Bock
- Manufacturer
- DWM (German Weapons and Munitions Works)
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Common
- Case capacity
- 75 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:10
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 57,500 psi, SAAMI transducer
- Eff. range
- 250 yd
- Max range
- 3500 yd
- Recoil
- 22–30 ft·lb
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 9.3x62mm Mauser. Parent case: 7.92x57mm Mauser.
Performance
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
CIP TDCC · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 9.30 | 0.366 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 9.92 | 0.391 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 11.45 | 0.451 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 17.5° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 12.10 | 0.476 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 11.95 | 0.470 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.30 | 0.051 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 7.78 | 0.306 | ≈ |
| Case length | 62.00 | 2.441 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 83.60 | 3.291 | ✓ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 9.3x62mm Mauser is highlighted below.
Factory loads
Being verified
Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.
Suitable powders
15 reloading powders listed for 9.3x62mm Mauser, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
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Firearms chambered in 9.3x62mm Mauser
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Developed in 1905 by Otto Bock for hunting German colonial territories in Africa. Designed to fit standard Mauser 98 actions while providing dangerous game power. Became immensely popular with professional hunters and colonials. Regarded by many as the perfect all-around African cartridge. Still widely used in Europe and Africa today.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 9.3x62mm Mauser use?
- 9.3x62mm Mauser typically uses a 1:10 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 9.3x62mm Mauser?
- 9.3x62mm Mauser uses a 0.3661″ (9.3 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 9.3x62mm Mauser still in production?
- 9.3x62mm Mauser is active; typical availability is common.
- What is 9.3x62mm Mauser used for?
- 9.3x62mm Mauser is primarily used for hunting.
- What is 9.3x62mm Mauser based on?
- 9.3x62mm Mauser is derived from the 7.92x57mm Mauser case.
- What are the best powders for 9.3x62mm Mauser?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for 9.3x62mm Mauser include N110, N120, N530, Norma 201, among 15 suitable options.
Sources & provenance
- Standard C.I.P. — C.I.P. TDCC — Tables of Dimensions of Cartridges and Chambers
- Manufacturer Norma — Norma Oryx 9,3 x 62 285gr (20193132) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Nosler — 9.3x62 Mauser 250gr AccuBond Trophy Grade Ammunition · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Nosler — 9.3mm 250gr AccuBond (50ct) — component bullet spec · representative_gun, grain_ballistics archived
- Manufacturer Federal Premium — Safari Swift A-Frame 9.3x62 286 Grain (P9362SA) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Sellier & Bellot — 9,3 x 62 SP (V332052) 286 GRS · representative_gun, grain_ballistics archived
- Manufacturer Norma — Norma Oryx 9,3 x 62 232gr (20193072) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 104 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
